College football will be played at Fenway Park this fall, as the Boston Red Sox have announced that the ballpark will a trio of Division I games. (more…)
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Sea Dogs, Red Sox Extend PDC Through 2020
Some affiliation news to pass along, as the Portland Sea Dogs (Class AA; Eastern League) are extending their agreement with the Boston Red Sox. The player development contract (PDC) between the two teams was set to expire after the 2018 season, but will now last through 2020. (more…)
London Could Host the Red Sox and Yankees
London could host a marquee matchup in the coming years, as the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are interested in shifting one of their series. (more…)
Malden Ballpark Focus Shifts to Affiliated Baseball
After years of working toward an independent team playing out of a new $60-million ballpark in Malden, Mass., developer Alex Bok has shifted his focus toward affiliated baseball, with the blessings of Minor League Baseball. (more…)
Red Sox Rolling Out Big Papi Tributes
For the final regular season games of David Ortiz‘s career, the Boston Red Sox are rolling out a few interesting tributes. (more…)
When Fenway Almost Went Away
Fenway Park is as respected as any ballpark in baseball, but that was not always the case. In the 1960’s, an ambitious plan nearly brought it to a close. (more…)
Mascots and On-Field Incidents: A History
They are the unsung heroes of sports, those larger-than-life figures that provide fans with endless entertainment – and free T-shirts shot out of small military-grade weapons. They are the mascots, often fuzzy and always feisty, bringing their brand of comedic stylings to the masses, often as unique and unusual as their nicknames and costumes. (more…)
Top Five Opening Day Matchups
Opening Day is right around the corner, bringing about a new Major League Baseball season and returning fans to the ballpark. While those with the privilege of attending any of the opening games will surely enjoy the experience, a few matchups in particular offer another level of intrigue. (more…)
Promotions Watch: MLB Bobbleheads and Gnomes
All across Major League Baseball this season, bobbleheads and garden gnomes will be utilized as giveaways to attract fans to the ballpark. This week in Promotions Watch, we look at the wide range of those items on the docket, ranging from bobbleheads that celebrate memorable moments to gnomes of players and managers. (more…)
Drive, Red Sox extend player development contract
The Greenville Drive (Low A; Sally League) and the Boston Red Sox extended their player-development contract (PDC) through the 2020 season. (more…)
Spinners, Red Sox extend affiliation deal
The Lowell Spinners (short season A; NY-Penn League) and the Boston Red Sox have extended their player development contract (PDC) through 2018. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Halloween at the Ballpark
With Halloween just weeks away, teams around baseball are looking to get fans back to the ballpark. From haunted houses and fall fests, to charity races and craft beer festivals, the Halloween at the ballpark promotional slate is full of intriguing options, several of which will be featured in our latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Toronto, Boston to square off in Montreal next spring
Major League Baseball will again return to Montreal’s Olympic Stadium for a third straight year, as the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox will wrap up spring training there next year on April 1-2. (more…)